POSTING TITLE: Events Intern
CONTRACT DURATION: 3-6 months contract
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid (5 days/week, on-site + remote)
LOCATION: UN Global Compact Network Thailand, True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok
START DATE: Flexible (from May 2026 – October 2026)
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Thai nationals only (due to Thai language requirements)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026
HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THAILAND
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity by 2030. Achieving these goals requires strong collaboration across sectors, including the private sector.
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, supporting companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, while advancing the SDGs.
UN Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) plays a key role in this effort by bringing together businesses, government, and civil society to drive sustainable business practices in Thailand. Through our programmes and partnerships, we support companies in embedding sustainability into their strategies and contributing to national and global impact.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a detail-oriented Events Intern to support the planning and execution of GCNT’s events, particularly GCNT Expo. The intern will play a key role in coordinating across internal teams and external stakeholders, while assisting in event operations to ensure smooth and effective delivery. This role offers hands-on experience in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder events in a sustainability context, and the opportunity to develop practical skills in coordination, operations, and problem-solving within a professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with internal teams and event organizer to align timelines and deliverables
- Liaise with external stakeholders including partners, vendors, speakers, and venue teams
- Support meeting arrangements, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items
- Assist in maintaining master timelines, contact lists, and tracking documents
- Event Operations Support
- Support event planning and execution across all phases (pre-event, during event, post-event)
- Assist in registration management and attendee coordination
- Support on-site operations, including session room setup, signage, materials, and equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and venue staff to ensure smooth event delivery
- Assist in troubleshooting operational issues during the event
- Administrative & Documentation Support
- Prepare and organize event-related documents (e.g. run-of-show, briefing notes, checklists)
- Support data tracking (e.g. attendance, participant lists, feedback collection)
- Assist in preparing post-event reports and summaries
- Data Tracking, Survey & Reporting
- Support data collection and tracking (e.g. attendance, participant lists, feedback)
- Assist in designing and distributing event surveys (e.g. satisfaction surveys, post-event surveys)
- Support consolidation of survey results and preparation of post-event reports
- Communication & Internal Alignment
- Facilitate communication flow between internal teams and external stakeholders
- Support dissemination of event-related updates, schedules, and announcements
- Ensure stakeholders receive accurate and timely information
COMPETENCIES
- Educational and Experience Requirement
- Education: A senior or newly graduated student in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields.
Experience:
- Coordination & Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Event Operations Exposure: Experience in organizing events, student activities, or projects is an advantage
- Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong follow-up skills
Language skills:
- Proficiency in Thai and English is required
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Computer/ Technical skills:
- Essential communications and analytics tools: Excel /Google Sheets (for tracking and coordination)
- Familiar with PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Experience with event tools or registration systems is a plus (i.e. Asana, Trello)
Team players
- Value others’ ideas and expertise
- Willing to learn from others
- Place team agenda before personal agenda
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
CORE VALUES
- Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats people from all gender and culture equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Please submit your Resume and Cover letter via email to careers@globalcompact-th.com with the subject line [APPLICATION] Events Intern – Full Name
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.